The Company

The Rise and Fall of the Hudson's Bay Empire

Autori

• Stephen R. Bown

Parametri

• 496 pagine
• 18 ore di lettura

• Economia e affari
• Politica
• Saggistica
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Storia

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The narrative explores the dramatic evolution of the Hudson's Bay Company from its humble beginnings in 1670 to its emergence as a dominant political and economic force in northern and western North America. It highlights the Company’s complex relationships with Indigenous peoples and its ruthless competition with French traders, culminating in the rise of the infamous Governor George Simpson. Stephen R. Bown presents a detailed and engaging account that blends scholarly insight with vivid storytelling, revealing the profound impact of the Company on Canada's development.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2021

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